Topic: e-commerce trends
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eBay Bans AI Shopping Bots Amid Rising Automation
eBay is banning the use of unauthorized third-party "buy for me" agents and AI chatbots on its platform, a policy targeting "agentic commerce" that will be enforced starting in early 2026. The new rules specifically prohibit AI-driven tools that autonomously place orders without human review, clo...
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Steam's First Black Friday Sale Arrives Early, Replacing Autumn Sale
Steam has launched its inaugural Black Friday Sale, replacing the Autumn Sale to create a distinct week-long discount period before the larger Winter Sale in mid-December. The sale features significant discounts on a variety of games, including major titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 a...
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Prime Day Boosts U.S. E-Commerce to $24B, AI Traffic Soars 3,300%
Amazon's Prime Day 2024 set a U.S. e-commerce record with $24.1 billion in sales, marking a 30.3% year-over-year increase and doubling Black Friday's online revenue. AI-powered shopping tools saw a 3,300% surge in usage, while social media influencers drove nearly 20% of purchases with significan...
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